Join me heart-to-heart, just you and me, as I reflect on my first book, Heart to Heart with Abagaba. A Nanny/Teacher Reflection. A collection of moments, memories, and reflections from my time as a nanny and teacher—moments that have stayed with me long after the toys were packed away and the school bells stopped ringing.

Connect with me on my website : https://www.abigailedominguez.com/

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Yusef Marshall — also known as Mista Yu — joins us for a rich and honest conversation about fatherhood, faith, identity, and purpose. From growing up without a father to becoming a bonus dad and author, Yusef shares the highs, lows, and spiritual turns that have shaped his life. We talk about his podcast Bonus Dad Conversations, his journey through different faith traditions, the experiences that made him treasure life, and his calling to serve without needing a title—a must-listen for anyone navigating identity, fatherhood, and meaning.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:

• The musical journey that opened unexpected doors

• How to father when you didn’t have a father

• Why purpose is more than a job title

• The heart behind his book The Heart of the Stepfather

• Moving between faiths and finding spiritual alignment

• How men can build deeper friendships

• Why labels like “coach” might miss the mark

• His favorite what-if career

• The lesson that changed his life

CONNECT WITH YUSEF MARSHALL:

• Podcast: Bonus Dad Conversations

• Book: The Heart of the Stepfather

• Website: https://theycallmemistayu.buzzsprout.com/

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• The moment Joe realized business success had cost him what mattered most

• Why therapy didn’t provide the answers he was seeking

• The three dimensions every entrepreneur must align for success at home and work

• Real-life strategies to communicate, reconnect, and rebuild

• How to apply one powerful nugget from today’s episode right now

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👉 https://www.forwardwithjoe.com

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In this soulful episode of Heart to Heart with Abagaba, we’re joined by the radiant Moira Mills—a lifelong unschooler, roadschooling mom, and founder of SoulPath Branding.

Moira was raised off-grid in Alaska and never attended traditional school. Her life is a living example of what happens when we trust curiosity over curriculum, intuition over expectation, and alignment over approval.

Together, we explore:

• 🌱 What it was like growing up without formal schooling

• 🚐 Her journey as a roadschooling mom raising free and curious learners

• 🔥 How unlearning systems led to the birth of her soul-led business

• 💫 Encouragement for families creating alternative paths outside the system

This is a conversation about freedom, authenticity, and reimagining what’s possible for our children and ourselves.

Connect with Moira Mills:

🔗 Website: Moira Mills

Creating Communities of Belonging: A Conversation with John Fela

Episode Summary:

In this episode, we sit down with John Fela, Ministry Relations Manager at Joni and Friends Chicago, to talk about how churches can better serve and include individuals with disabilities and their families. John shares from his rich background in education and ministry, as well as his personal journey as a father of a child with autism. It’s a heartfelt and hopeful conversation about faith, family, and creating spaces of true belonging.

Connect with John Fela:

🔹 Joni and Friends Chicago

🔹 Read John’s writing on Key Ministry’s blog

🔹 Contributions on The Mighty and Hope Anew

Confidence Through Play with Coach Yana

In this episode, we’re joined by the vibrant Coach Yana, a Virtual Confidence Coach for Children. She’s creating a playful and powerful ecosystem that supports kids emotionally, creatively, and socially.

What we talk about:

• ​ Why confidence is more than “just trying hard”
• ​ How movement, storytelling, and creativity nurture emotional growth
• ​ Tools for supporting sensitive or expressive children
• ​ The importance of seeing children as whole people
• ​ Building village-style support in a modern parenting world

Coach Yana shares fun and empowering strategies to help your child thrive—not just once a week, but anytime they need it.

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Children’s Confidence Coach | The Laptop Life Coach

On today’s Heart to Heart with Abagaba episode, we meet Erica—an extroverted developer, co-founder of a female-led web agency, and passionate advocate for Girls in STEM.

Erica shares her journey from coding websites to co-creating a new children’s book series that celebrates joy, creativity, and the courage to be unapologetically yourself. We talk about her inspiration for the character Pearl, the importance of preserving that childhood spark, and how she hopes her stories will inspire the next generation of proudly nerdy girls.

In this episode, we explore:

• What inspired Erica to enter the tech world

• Why she’s passionate about supporting girls in STEM

• The heart behind her new children’s book series

• Encouragement for creative kids who don’t fit into one box

Connect with Erica:

https://thenerdyandgirly.com

https://www.instagram.com/thenerdyandgirly/

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Today, we’re joined by Brian, a powerful voice in the movement to guide husbands and fathers toward more profound connection, purposeful leadership, and wholehearted presence at home. With a heart for family and a passion for community, Brian helps high-achieving men step out of isolation and into authentic brotherhood, reclaiming their nurturing strength and joy in fatherhood.

In this conversation, we explore:

💬 What exactly is a mastermind group, and why does it matter?

🔑 The key elements of a thriving mastermind and how it differs from other communities

🧭 Brian’s powerful framework: Bless Yourself, Expand Your Territory, Serve His Kingdom

🙏🏾 Why “blessing yourself” is often misunderstood—especially by Christian men

🌱 Simple steps you can take today to move toward wholeness and purpose

🤝 The hidden crisis of “successful misery” and how brotherhood breaks the isolation

This episode is for every father, husband, or leader ready to show up with intention and courage—and for those who support them.

Visit Brian’s website using the link below.

https://kingdomfamilyleader.com/

Lisa Watson is a transformational life, conscious parenting coach and children's book author dedicated to Empowering a Generations from Within.

As a PhD candidate in Integrative Health Medicine and the creator of the (re)Parent Yourself Method, she specializes in personal transformation through subconscious reprogramming and the (re)parenting process.

Lisa empowers individuals to heal trauma, enhance relationships, and cultivate self-empowerment skills, all while focusing on the importance of inner child healing.

Through her unique approach, she helps adults break free from limiting beliefs and model empowering behaviors for the children in their lives, fostering emotional intelligence and self-awareness.

As the founder of Awaken the One and author of engaging children's books, Lisa is committed to transforming family dynamics and collective consciousness.

With a bold and straightforward style, she makes complex topics like communication and boundaries accessible and relatable, inspiring others to direct their energy toward positive change.

Join Lisa as she shares valuable insights and practical strategies for transforming relationships and empowering future generations.

https://www.reparent-yourself.com/

Flipping the Script on Dyslexia: Bite-Size Tools for Parents with the Dyslexia Professor

In this episode, we’re joined by The Dyslexia Professor, a passionate advocate and educator making structured literacy accessible to all families. He unpacks what dyslexia really is, why early intervention matters, and how parents can take small but powerful steps—tonight—to support their child’s reading journey.

You’ll learn:

• ​ Why “wait and see” can delay essential support
• ​ What structured literacy means (and why it works)
• ​ How to turn daily routines into reading boosters
• ​ Encouragement and hope for every parent navigating dyslexia

Whether you suspect your child has dyslexia or want to support their learning more effectively, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and tools you can trust.

📌 Connect with today’s guest:

Russell Van Brocklen's Website